We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced HR Lead to join a corporate Head Office team in Johannesburg, supporting HR operations across multiple branch locations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver an effective People Plan aligned with business strategy and objectives.
• Lead HR best practice across talent acquisition, retention, culture, and organisational development.
• Provide HR leadership, guidance, and support to management and operational teams.
• Implement and monitor HR initiatives to improve employee engagement and business performance.
• Coach line managers on performance management, talent management, and HR processes.
• Manage discipline and dispute resolution processes to reduce organisational risk.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, including unions and relevant industry bodies.
• Identify and report key HR metrics to support decision-making and business improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, internal policies, and ethical HR standards.
• Promote a positive, values-driven and motivated workplace culture.

Requirements:

• 3-year B-degree / NQF Level 7 in HR Management, Commerce, Industrial Psychology (or similar).
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar HR leadership role.
• Motor industry HR experience (advantageous).
• Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen.
• Advanced dispute resolution, coaching, consulting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong IT, data, risk management, and reporting competence.
• Ability to translate strategy into operational and tactical HR plans.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various branches as required.
• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Clear criminal record.

Send your CV to: annemarie@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za